Derelict 147 year old Forgotten House In the Mountains of North Carolina

Built around 1870-1880 for a wealthy southern family, who raised mostly cattle and other live stock. Stayed in the same family until the 60s when it was essentially never updated and basically left forgotten as a project for another day which never ended up coming. I thought the disconnected upstairs rooms were pretty unique and definitely help give you and idea of how old the house is! The live in help would’ve had there own room in your house

[@lornahardin4563]

I just want to cry when I see these gorgeous old historic beauties going to ruin. Homes aren't built like this today, no class, no artistic beauty today.

[@reesedaniel5835]

Pretty much true for everything today, not just houses....

[@carolspencer9396]

Architectural particulars and detail seem to be a thing of the past or just too time consuming, difficult and or expensive. New everything now-a-day is made cheap, quick and disposable----- Just in case they need or want to tear it down and forge a parking lot. YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WE NEED YET ANOTHER PARKING LOT!

[@lornahardin4563]

@@carolspencer9396 Yet they scream "green", then cut down huge old trees and plant concrete.

[@bonniewilkins3419]

That was one of the most unique stair rail I have ever seen. Thanks, Kappy! Stay safe out there!

[@susanjackson3689]

I was thinking the same about the rail as it connected to the balustrade, it curved slightly .Lovely.I didn't see pocket doors or transomes.

[@cathyreardon8979]

Catherine Reardon Really loved all the ship lap and all the windows. God Bless and be safe.

[@dawnhubbard-moody9429]

For those commenting on dark, oppressive feel of the dark walls in the entrance hall - my North Carolina farmhouse, built in 1883, has extremely dark Wainscoting in our original main hallway. It is caused by the original staining of the wood, which used water-based binders. The well water used probably had high levels of iron & other minerals. This causes antique stains to turn a very dark color. It's very difficult to strip. I may need to paint over it, but with our restoration, we are trying to preserve everything we can. Built by my husband's great-grandfather, I am undecided!

[@daciaclewis]

I'm from North Carolina; what county is this house? From the landscape, looks like it might be located in the foothills since there aren't any large mountains visible.(I live in Eastern NC) Love the house.

[@str8talk249]

Is it haunted?

[@dawnhubbard-moody9429]

Talking about my own farmhouse, not the one in this video. We were told to tear down our farmhouse, to just build a new one, but we are part of that crazy group of people saving old places! I hope this house find in video finds someone to love it & renovate too.

[@bobandlucas]

@Dawn Hubbard-Moody I hope you keep the original colour.

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

Also linseed oil. That stuff darkens over time but leaves a nice, water resistant finish. Its why a lot of old guns have stocks that look almost black.

[@fredalkent]

I love listening to your positive attitude.

[@mikecroaro519]

The interior was in better condition than I would have imagined....given that the roof is bad.

[@debralavorata546]

They don't build houses like they used to. This house abandoned for years is still not in to bad shape, love the staircase and bay windows, a little spooky looking!! U can almost see the ghosts of the past living there lives. This must have been a grand house in its day,big rooms,it should be renovated and saved,wish there is a picture of it back in time. Great find kappy,thanks!!

[@jaysmith179]

With all the riots and crazy things going on in America I would think people will want to move in the country and fix up something light this. Seems so peaceful out there. Stay safe.

[@saltpeter7429]

I live in a podunk town in the middle of nowhere. Property is selling sight unseen up here. People are getting the heck out of the cities, dont blame them. It's been going on steady for 50 years, but the last year has been...

[@carolu9062]

Beautiful. Stunning wood work. My carpenter grandfather that I never knew was said to have built a freestanding stairway without a single nail that was displayed at the museum of science and industry in Chicago or so I was told. I've never been able to confirm it. I think of him when I see these houses.

[@2manyroberts]

Wow those stairs! Those interlocking spindles on the stair rail are fabulous! And possibly a design like what your grandad built, it is kind of amazing to think that WOOD was easier to come by than Nails? If they milled their own wood while clearing the property, and had plenty of time to pay attention to detail, this would be the result.

[@lauriemcnaughton5916]

So many of those rooms had the 3 angled windows on the outside wall, similar to a canted bay window(?)...cool! And that staircase was beautiful... the detail of the spindles, even the vertical wood strips on the risers. Beautiful house!

[@sarahstrong7174]

Wow! What an interesting collection of old houses. I am boing to have to watch that again & take another look.

[@jeannineroche5669]

I bet this house was truly beautiful back in it's day! Sure wish there were pictures of it from way back then. Seems pretty solid though for being so old. Shame someone can't fix it up, a house like that needs to be loved again.

[@marygarner5249]

That house was Beutfull in its day look at that wood work thank you for taking us along

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

🙂👍👍👋

[@boobooiswho5661]

I would love to renovate this home, keeping its original design!! That staircase especially, I have never seen one like it. Heartbreaking that its decaying. Wouldnt it be wonderful if someone saved it. Cant wait to see the new videos you gave us a peak at the end. Thank you Kappy.

[@firefly9559]

Very unique!! Love it.

[@firefly9559]

Boo Boo is you!

[@jerry3077]

It's a tear down. Land worth more than house.

[@cubcakes9815]

The back staircases are always my favorite part of the explore :).

[@julielivinlife2447]

What stunning homes these once were. I wish we could go into everyone of them. Very cool Kappy!

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

I agree also 🙂👍

[@Andrea-73]

Yes, would be so cool right!

[@shellymiller7101]

well I loved that house... so simple...the staircase very different. lots of wood in that house...someone should restore her...she is beautiful without the electricity and plumbing. ..third floor? attic? the dormer windows? looks like we have some more really great houses with stories to tell coming up..you never dissappoint! looking forward to them...

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

🙂👍👍👋

[@sheilaseeber2007]

Have you ever bought one of these houses and fixed it up yourself happy

[@sheilaseeber2007]

Okay so now your name is happy that's fitting

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@sheilaseeber2007 probably wouldn’t be traveling all around the us filming these other houses if I was haha

[@perkyzfamilyadventures5116]

Wow this is awesome I love seeing old houses but makes me sad thinking that they’re Forgotten about would love to hear the history about this house!! Thanks for sharing this beauty!!

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Same here- 🙂👍👋

[@Granny2470]

Great house!!! Loved all the shiplap walls and that staircase was gorgeous!! Can’t wait for the next videos! Thanks Kappy!!

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

🙂👍

[@tammybaker6635]

You find great old places kiddo! Thanks for taking me along!

[@cwb0051]

Wish we could Go Back In Time, to see this once, Beautiful Farm House, Filled with Children running around and playing etc..

[@dianelowery725]

Gorgeous house. From the outside, it looked like there was a third floor (aside from that separate room). All that beautiful wood, it seems a shame for it to be going to waste. Thanks for another great video.

[@ronda7340]

Yes it does look like it had an attic or something, darn wish we could of seen that...this was a good find..

[@jennyyy78]

I liked this one alot , it looked pretty good for being so old .

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Yes, it did... 🙂👍👍👋

[@gottasay4766]

Like this house, we are born with great aspirations, have a too brief triumph of youth and beauty, then slowly decay and die.

[@DChristina]

Beautifully true

[@sylviajones4907]

beverly robinson Great insight! I wish I had the ability to hold or touch an object and get a glimpse of who lived there.

[@jraoul711]

You manage to find the best abandoned old homes on youtube. Love the staircase and the wooden walls. It's sad these beautiful homes just sit and decay.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you it’s honestly a lot of work finding only cool old houses! I’ve gotten really picky about what I film nowadays lol thanks for watching!!

[@loritanner4478]

If I could do anything and money was no object. I would save every old abandoned house that is out there. And let them be loved again. I have a 1916 farmhouse that we have been redoing for 28 years now. It was in real sad shape when we bought it. My realtor tried to talk me out of it many times. But I fell in love with it. It was my dream house and it wanted me to save it. So we are. At least I am saving one old house.

[@wynonabieneman7985]

Thank You Kappy for all your videos 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bethshadid2087]

Someone's been busy ☺️. Beautiful old lady there....very unique and the fact the floors are still in pretty solid state for most part and both stairs are still solid. Thanks for the view 👋👋. Stay safe 💗🕊️

[@gembearer67]

Thank you for documenting this old home, it has a lot of memories in it. A very large family lived there once, according to one of the great grandchildren, there were 4 bedrooms downstairs, 4/5 bedrooms upstairs (this was long ago, so memory not perfect, she was little), big dining area, kitchen and attic. The grandkids had their own bench to sit on and eat at the huge table. This home was recently destroyed by fire, a controlled burn to allow the fire department to practice their skills by the current owner. Truly a sad event! This home was magnificent in its day, I remember driving by that house before the gingerbreadwork trims were removed, the stained glass windows, the interior of the home was stripped of most of the chestnut, oak and mahoghany woodwork within, but it sounded like in the video that there were a few remnants of it left behind. A loss for Alleghany county NC history. Love your channel, Kappy, thank you!

[@buffyl2674]

Love the wrap around porch!! Nice big windows and beautiful staircase! No bathroom... a beautiful old house! Cant wait to see the upcoming houses, they look amazing! Thanks Kappy! 💖

[@kellysaunooke740]

They put alot of love and work into this home.I know is was a beauty.So sad to see these old beautiful homes decay.The staircase was lovely and this had nice big rooms.

[@lynntaylor7513]

Surprised at the inside condition!!! What a jewel!

[@bamc1000]

From the outside that house looked so cool but once you went in side and all of that dark wood, although beautiful, felt depressions and oppressive. I’d hate to be the one to have to polish it all!!! The staircase was so intricate again uggg to polish! All the rooms that had the bay walls, so awesome! It was rather odd to find all the wood and no lathe and plaster though up stairs. It looked as though there may have been wallpaper up at one time? Thanks for tease of upcoming houses, not! OMG where do you find such amazing pieces of magic????? You’ve been rocking them out lately and I’M LOVING IT! Thanks for the ride Kappy, you are by far the best and my favorite explorer!!! 💕

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

The upcoming houses are from all over! VA,TN,NC and Pa

[@DChristina]

Didn’t seem depressing or oppressive tone at all. Just gorgeous 💕

[@gailschaeffer323]

those houses are so beautiful, it is heart breaking that they will be gone forever, thank you so much for your time and dedication .

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank ya for watching!

[@MrBrombomb]

What an amazing house! The brown wooden walls are unique. It's not uncommon for the servant's quarters to be right near the kitchen like they are in this house. You can see where the stove, sink, & fridge were in the kitchen. However, it appears that this house never had a bathroom. It looks to me like someone started fixing up the house but sadly never finished the project. This house can be saved & updated, but it needs a lot of costly work done to it.

[@robertmanley7556]

What a cool old home !! I can't tell you how glad I was to see the mantels in the back room !! Wow such a shame to let this old beauty sit. That's a lot of rot and a lot of water damage. That front porch was amazing !! That little room with the servant stairway was odd ......wonder how they heated the upstairs ? I noticed a stove pipe connection in the one room but other than that I didn't see anything . There are some awesome old home coming up for future video's !! 👏👏Kappy you do so much to bring us these video's I want to tell you how much they all mean to me I appreciate all you do and enjoy your channel . I am so excited when I get your notification its always a amazing video !! 👍👍

[@patrickb2127]

Staircase is awesome, and I like those built in shelves in that first room.

[@melissahalbert9455]

What beautiful old home! The staircase was the star of the show. Wooden walls, plain fireplace mantles.

[@dreamseer7]

OMG. That old wood is gorgeous. Plus the brick too. Staircase = phenominal.

[@kathyhodges7054]

Incredible 🍀 that they left the original wood work on main staircase and it looked pretty much intact. Thanks for sharing 🤘

[@notinmycountry991]

Kappy! Your angles and photography. They have always been good but daaaang 💥

[@jared1870]

Great, new Kappy! Good to see the balustrade wasn't stripped.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Yeah very interesting and unique staircase in my opinion!

[@ronda7340]

At 5:04 I had to pause n take a pic of that ....it was absolutely gorgeous...makes an amazing pic....

[@Kimberly-uf9dj]

I love the main staircase banister. What a unique design. And I love all the wood in this house. Makes it kind of rustic.

[@jenniferopatts658]

This is one my favorites that you have shared. Love the wood walls and how the curtains were blowing in the windows. Absolutely beautiful!

[@MistyLaneLoveConquersALL]

I would love to see this when all the green grows! It must look beautiful! Great house 😊👍

[@screeningmimi]

I'm so impressed that this old beauty is still standing. The homes in this cul-de-sac would fall in on themselves and be taken over by blackberry brambles if not kept up for 20 years, much less the number of years these well built homes have stood the test of time. Thanks so much for sharing this glimpse of history!

[@patricialenaburg6553]

Thank you Kappy, another beautiful old home.

[@prime63829]

Can tell this was a grand place, so sad to see it coming down like this. The wood work of the stairs alone is so impressive.

[@mikehurricane5767]

Hey Kappy ! Another great video with another unique home . Very rarely have I seen pickets done in that style . I have built newel posts just like that from scratch . It's actually pretty easy for a skilled Master Craftsman like me . Unfortunately , we , like this Grand old home , are a "Pinch From the Past" , and will all to soon to be forgotten . Thanks for helping to save the history you can , and remembrances of men and women of the fine art of woodworking . We could be forgotten , and we are a dying breed . Thanks Brother , see you soon . Ps. If you are ever near Savannah, Ga . I would love to meet you ! Later ,,,,,,

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you for watching!!

[@ebbrahuber1718]

Can you imagine how perdy it was back in the day? Would have loved to see it. Thanks for the video. Stay safe and love from SC.

[@debbieg75]

Sooo many gorgeous homes shown at the end of the video ❤

[@ptaylor4923]

Great detail on staircase. Although it's in bad shape, this could be saved. Major parts would be new roof, 3 walls on 2nd floor, 2nd floor joists, floor on 2 sections of 1st, plus foundation. Almost every house you walk through, except for the ones ready to tear down, I get a punch list in my head of how to fix this, this and that.

[@carolmay5168]

Loved this house!

[@repoocyhtorod3741]

Thanks for sharing these beautiful, old homes, Kappy. I’m really looking forward to the upcoming videos!!!!!

[@edwinthompson6510]

Kappy love all of your video films seeing the architecture of these 19th century house of the deep south ,,,,, what a elegant period in time it was,,, i enjoyed the 1950s-60s ,, totally different concept ,,,,,if i had a time warp machine that is the time i would choose,,,,, be a fly on the wall in this great old southern house ( if only walls could talk what a tale they would tell") Kappy you have excelled again ,,, thankyou ,,,,,Edwin,,,,,

[@sharonpontius4421]

L Love your videos Kappy, you do a great job. I enjoy everyday and know you are an expert. I am pulled to these places, it is emotional for me. I feel like i have gone back in time and miss being there. I thank you with all my heart for what you share with us.

[@heathermcnabb3329]

I Really liked the old doors,walls and the layout of this old house. It must of been a beauty in its day. ☺️thank you.

[@mimig5357]

Wow! The intricate woodwork on the staircase is amazing!!❤

[@peggiegreen4420]

Great old find! The main staircase was beautiful! Love your videos ❤️

[@carmelasilvestri4207]

You never disappoint. Another great explore Kappy. Oh and Thankyou for my rossettes

[@Wendy0211]

Wow amazing house from the outside 😊 sad the inside is so broken down..thanks again and stay safe out there😎

[@lucybieller7604]

Wonderful house! Loved the shape. Hopefully someone will reuse the fireplaces, doors and a lot of other parts of the house! Looks like you have quite a few more beauties to show us too! Can't wait! 🙂 Thanks Kappy. ✌

[@judyingram4846]

I loved this house. All the floors are still their. Amazing.❤️

[@torritucker6366]

Funny the shredded curtain was blowing like crazy in the window of the room. You look outside out the back of the home and not one branch or leaf is moving at all. Great video .

[@lorysutherland5464]

Wish I was there ! Love all of these home treasures.

[@susanmiller4159]

Neat house. No signs of electricity or indoor plumbing. All those third story windows...shall remain a mystery (lol). I think at some point someone always has a dream of restoring these old houses (hence the trash can and mantels/doors) and then reality hits and they walk away. Sad but I guess to everything there is a season. Stay safe. ❤️

[@jaysmith179]

At 2:37 you can see the light fixture in the center of the ceiling.

[@ellenfarmer3498]

I saw an electrical outlet downstairs. Looked like newspaper on wall of 2nd bedroom.

[@susanmiller4159]

@@jaysmith179 Missed it! My WiFi is terrible. Like 144 p res so I miss a lot. Thanks.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@susanmiller4159 that’s unfortunate! My new camera records in really high quality now! Thank you for watching even with bad resolution!

[@jaysmith179]

@@susanmiller4159 LOL I am the same. Live in the country and also have bad internet. Still I just love these old houses. Where I live there is a large old house I would love to check out but it has a long driveway and do not want to get into trouble checking it out. Stay safe and have a great weekend.

[@googoobaby2394]

Great finds Kappy 😊

[@customscreenprinting]

Thanks Urban Exploring with Kappy for sharing with me this video about Derlict 147nyear old forgotten house in the mountains of north carolina i really enjoyed this video this house was really big it was to bad it was forgotten . and i can't wait to see your next video and God Bless and thanks again

[@Chrisss2112]

Hi Kappy!! I enjoyed the explore...I always do! You’d think that since they had built servant stairs, they’d at least have a bathroom installed ? Idk 🤷‍♀️. I can’t wait to see the other cool houses!! Thank you 👍😊✌️

[@cathyratliff398]

Wow that house was awesome it would have been beautiful back in the day, loved the staircase,can't wait to see the others 👍

[@ken_tiki5241]

Wow. Looks like you’ve been busy. Looking forward to your upcoming vids. 👏👍

[@kathygardner9855]

..looking forward to the ‘advertised’ coming videos of more homes! Thanks!! ❣️

[@veronicamorgan8103]

Another most excellent video Kappy!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank ya for watching!

[@sheilaseeber2007]

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 you're the bomb Kathy you're my very favorite KZbinr keep up the good work love you man

[@sheilaseeber2007]

I said Kathy okay Kathy thank you Kathy

[@sheilaseeber2007]

I give up I guess your name is Kathy now

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@sheilaseeber2007 lol my real name is kyle

[@katcallisto6478]

I really liked this house. The exterior was amazing with the detailing around the windows. Loved the layout and the shapes of the rooms. The woodwork and the artistry of the staircase was incredible. It's been a real treat having the extra videos lately. Thanks so much! 😊

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you! Been trying out some different things like 2 videos a week but I doubt I’ll be able too keep it up lol

[@walkaboutwithross8034]

Beautiful home and property too. Wow.

[@graytabbie]

That must have been a beautiful home in it's day. Loved the the walls and the staircase/railing was so pretty!

[@jeantetreault132]

Beautiful staircase. Especially the banister and the spindles! I love the wooden walls, as well as the architecture in general. It does look somewhat like a Tudor style house, or even like a Victorian mansion. Thank you for this brilliant presentation vlog, Kappy. Johnny, Montreal, Canada.

[@barbaralynch3015]

I would loved to have seen this house in its heyday! I wondered why too, that there were no fireplaces upstairs. Beautiful house!

[@juliaannegrider5734]

And I noticed no air grates either.

[@pamelamcfadden337]

There was a hole in one upstairs wall close to the ceiling for a coal stove

[@trevamonteith7038]

Because heat rises, no need for fireplaces upstairs. Also fire burns oxygen. Safer to not burn wood upstairs.

[@trevamonteith7038]

Also very expensive to heat upstairs where they probably only slept.

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

@@trevamonteith7038 🙂👍

[@ElainesCountryHome]

That place must have been amazing in its day.

[@ElainesCountryHome]

@@andychris7647 yes, we're doing fine. We just had our second vaccination back in March. I hope you're doing well, too. I love these older homes, I sure hate to see them fall to ruin.

[@griffgrapples8510]

Those cabnet doors on the built in are fantastic

[@Momvon1]

Just imagine how pretty that house would have been when it was lived in all that woodwork and those stairs. Wow just think how nice they would have been all shiny. I love Old houses Thanks for the explore Kappy No fireplaces upstairs because did you notice the holes for stove pipes? Probably had pot belly stoves in bedrooms.

[@Momvon1]

I'm fine hope your doing well too.

[@user-randi1987]

Great place! Thanks, Kappy. Can't wait for the videos of the previewed houses.

[@user-iamRobinV68]

Awww poor old house. Good explore👍

[@kristinadelvecchio6018]

Very cool old houses. I loved the layout of the first one. The wood on the walls and the very unique staircase were awesome! Another great video Kappy!

[@whirlwindjourney]

I would say this was a beautiful place back in the day. Still very neat.

[@kathymiller549]

This has to be a favorite one for me! I would of loved to live in there. Awesome wood work. That is the first house

[@JosieSchuller]

The exterior looked so spooky with all the vines. The perfect haunted house. The interior looked much better. It looked very dry inside so maybe that’s why? It looks like you’ve got a lot of upcoming videos from the sneak peek at the end. Can’t wait!

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Josie, 🙂👍👋

[@Chrisss2112]

I thought the same that it looked like the perfect haunted house 😳👻

[@staceyhildenbrand4743]

I can’t get over the amount of houses that can be restored or at least save the wood and other wood features. Must be some guys that can salvage all of it. You sure do have great pickens down south.

[@darlenedouglas5148]

Thanks 😊 for sharing this place with us! It was truly a great house back in the heyday cattle raising etc. I bet there was quite a history to that place!!

[@ronpaul8643]

They will never make a house like that again that kind of History is just going away like time l love those old houses thanks for sharing

[@kimjones846]

I can't wait!!! Kappy!!! 😎👍😎 old 🏠's Watch ur 🚶

[@LL-sq8se]

A very nice interesting house.Love the staircases!👍🙋🧚🕊️🌟

[@MattandEric]

Awesome explore as always! Thanks for sharing

[@djberkey5449]

Omg! I love this house! What a beauty! Thank you Kapoy! This one was awesome!

[@pinacoloda226]

As far as the servants stairs not connecting to the main house could it have at one time and just been walled off at some point? that does seem rather strange. Gorgeous house,bet it was a real beauty,back in the day! Thanks for sharing another interesting house with us! Love your channel, stay safe and God bless!

[@joharmon2148]

The stair case railing and spindles was so very different nice workings never saw one like that before

[@325Bertie]

I like that floor plan. Nice layout! Simple.

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

I would totally salvage what I could that staircase is phenomenal. Shiplap is awesome. I bet property view is beautiful

[@jasonchris9263]

Same here it’s so awesome . Hello Beth how are you doing with your family I hope you’re safe from the virus?

[@debraburnham9802]

This one is for sure one of my favorites !

[@amystrait453]

I want that staircase! ❤️ Nice find!